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1957 Map of Quantico

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Quantico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Quantico Marine Base dominates the southern landscape of Prince William County, bordering the wide Potomac River and Chopawamsic Creek. This mid-century survey captures the region as suburban expansion began to reach southward from Manassas and Woodbridge. The winding Occoquan River serves as a natural boundary to the north, where the D C Dept of Corrections facilities and water filtration plant are established near Agnewville.

Central to the map is the extensive Prince William Forest Park, featuring a network of recreation sites including Camp No 1 and Camp No 4. The transition from rural to modern infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Lebeau Airport and the Power Station Possum Point on Possum Nose. Genealogists may find value in the numerous community landmarks, such as Woodbine Ch, Greenwood Ch, and the Washington Reid Sch, which served established settlements like Independent Hill and Dumfries.